April 1

Easter Sunrise Service

6:30 AM
Ft Gaines

April 3

Town Council

7:00 PM
1011 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528

The Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. All meetings are open to the public and citizens, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. If you have a question or an item to be considered by the Mayor and Council, contact the Town Clerk, Wanda Sandagger who can be reached at 251-861-5525 Ext 225.

April 4

Mobile County EMA Test Siren

9:00 AM

Mobile EMA will test the emergency sirens the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00am. A wailing tone that goes up and down for at least three minutes signals an emergency, while a steady tone denotes a test

April 7

Discovery Day - DI Sea Lab

8:30 AM
DI Sea Lab

Discover the wonders of coastal Alabama during Discovery Day Saturday, April 7 at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab with 92Zew. It’s a day of hands-on learning for all ages. Get up close to fish, sharks, and rays. Learn more about your coastal environment. Meet our researchers and learn about their work. Take a tour of laboratories and step aboard the Research Vessel Alabama Discovery. Don’t forget Boardwalk Talks on the first and third Wednesday of each month presented by DISL researchers and students at the Estuarium. Summer excursion dates are on the calendar for the upcoming summer. The first excursion along the beach, through the dunes, and into the maritime forest will be Thursday, May 31. Excursions are a great for all ages. Check the calendar on disl.org for a listing of events.

Mobile-Pops Water Tower

6:00 PM
Water Towner

The Town, Chamber of Commerce and Dauphin Island Foundation have teamed up again this year to sponsor a Mobile Pops Concert on Saturday, April 7 at 6pm at Water Tower Plaza. Admission is FREE and the concert will feature many of your Disney favorites including tunes from Pirate’s of the Carribean, Lion King, The Little Mermaid and more! Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case) thanks to DI Water & Sewer for providing use of the site. Join us for this annual musical treat.

April 10

April 11

April 13

3RD Annual Leap Year Weird Beer Fundraiser

7:00 PM
Waves DI

The 3rd Annual Leap Year Weird Beer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life will be held at Waves DI on Friday, April 13 from 7pm-10-pm and you are invited to join in on the “madness” while raising money for a great cause. This year’s theme is Leap Year Weird Beer:Friday the 13th Edition and attendees can enjoy craft beer, live music, fodd donated by Dauphin Island restirants and prize drawings. The event is organized by Team Spadefish Fighting Cancer and their mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. A $5 donation is suggested (but not required) at the door. For additional information check out: http://www.facebook.con/events/966109013542166/.

April 14

Spring Plant Sale & Give Away Green Park

9:00 AM
Green Park

The Town is sponsoring a Spring Plant Sale & Give-a-way on Saturday, April 14 from 9am-noon on town right-of-way in front of Green Park. In addition, to multiple vendors on site offering a broad spectrum of plants, trees, shurbs and more, the town will be handing out a variety of items FREE (while supplies last) to Dauphin Island property owners…made possible through Enviromental Mitigation Fund. Please mark your calendar and stop by the event to pick up your free plants and browse throughout the venue to find special offers for all of your spring planting needs!

April 15

DI School Motorcycle Show

9:00 AM
DI Elementary School

Rev up those engines and head on down the highway to the 22nd Annual Motorcycle Show ON Sunday, April 15 (rain date April 29) at the parking lot across from Waves. Serving as the single largest annual fundraiser for DI Elementary, this popular show lets you get up close and personal with a variety of vintage and classic motorcycles while enjoying delicious food & beverage items served fresh on site. In addition to supporting the cause through attendance, you can also make cash or raffle item donations and contribute food & beverage items to be sold. For more info contact Chasity Hall at 680-4223.

April 17

Town Council

7:00 PM
1011 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528

The Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. All meetings are open to the public and citizens, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. If you have a question or an item to be considered by the Mayor and Council, contact the Town Clerk, Wanda Sandagger who can be reached at 251-861-5525 Ext 225.

April 21

Gumbo Cook-Off at Rodeo Site

9:00 AM
RODEO SITE

The 9th Annual Gumbo Festival, sponsored by the DI Chamber of Commerce, is set for Saturday, April 21 and will be held this year at the rodeo site from 11am-2pm. You know the routine, come hungray and sample your way around the venue as teams compete for top honors in this annual must-do event. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will go to support our own volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad! Musical entertainment will be provided by the MOdern Eldorados, a local favorite. Please visit the Chamber website for more information.

St. Francis Arts & Crafts Festival

9:00 AM
St. Francis Episcopal Church

The annual St. Francis Episcopal Arts & Crafts Festival is set for Saturday, Arpril 21 and more than 50 local and regional artists will congregate on the church lawn to display and sell their one-of-a-kind creations. Step inside and you’ll find a plethora of delicious baked goods, Wimberly Hory’d Famous Chicken Salad Sandwiches (Now also available by the pint), frozen casseroles, soups, homemade pickles and many other tasty treats! The event runs from 9am to 4pm.

Alabama Kidney Foundation BBQ Cook-Off

10:04 AM
Waves DI

A BBQ Cook-Off will be held at the parking lot next to Waves DI to raise funds for the Alabama Kidney Foundation and you are invited to join in on the fun and sample some delicious BBQ. The event is set for April 21 from 11am-3pm and you can contact Bradigriffin@yahoo.com

April 28

DI Sailboat Regatta

8:00 AM
RODEO SITE

2nd Annual DI Bicycle Poker Run

12:00 PM
Waves DI

The 2nd Annual DI Bicycle Poker Run will hit the streets on Saturday,April 28 from noon-4:30pm and you’re invited to join in on the fun and festivities while supporting a great cause. Proceeds this year will go to help fund “Share The Beach”, a non-profit conservation program to monitor and protect sea turtles through public outreach and education. Tickets are $10 and participants must pickup a wrist band and tally sheet at Waves DI prior to visiting the seven participating locations to collect cards. All tally sheets must then be turned in at Pirate’s Bar & Grill prior to 5pm and the best poker hand wins $100! You could also win one of many diir prizes up for grabs that day. Come ride, eat and drink with us at the Poker Run…it’s going to be a blast!

April 29

Sunset Concert at Ft. Gaines

1:00 PM
West End Beach

The Town of Dauphin Island is pleased to announce the first of seven 2018 Sunset Concerts will be held at historic Fort Gaines on Sunday, April 29 and we;re kicking off the season with two musical groups! Taking the stage at 1pm is The Jazz Studio while Swing keeps music flowing beginning at 5:45pm. The regular price of admission to Fort Gaines includes the 1pm show with the $5 fee (age 13 & up) applying to the evening performance only. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case). The six remaining Sunset Concerts will be held on May 27, June 24, July 29, August 12, September 2 and October 14.